Some of the top young climbers from across Europe will take part in the IFSC European Youth Championships this weekend in Edinburgh.

Up
to 250 climbers from around 25 different countries will compete for podium
positions on 'The Hanger', 'Speed Wall' and the 'North West Wall'.

Each
event will have a variety of categories including age, gender and discipline at
theEICA:Ratho,
which is managed on behalf of the Council by Edinburgh Leisure.

You can be a part of this exciting
climbing event for free. Take the younger kids to the soft play while you try
out the café, watch Europe’s elite young climbers show off their speed climbing
skills and learn all about climbing at Ratho. On Sunday, the event will run
7:30am – 4pm with an awards ceremony at 3:30pm. Guests can drop in and out at
any time.

Councillor Richard Lewis, Culture and
Sport Convener, said: "I am delighted that Edinburgh will be hosting this
exciting event at EICA:Ratho. It is a fantastic climbing venue with world class
facilities and residents can attend the event and watch it for free. Young
climbers will show off their skills and you can cheer them on and learn all
about climbing at Ratho and the skills you can develop.”